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• Jon Hemmerdinger
Vertical Aerospace completes first piloted thrust‑borne transition of full‑scale Valo eVTOL under CAA oversight
Vertical Aerospace has completed the first piloted thrust‑borne transition of its full‑scale Valo eVTOL demonstrator, shifting from vertical to wingborne flight under UK CAA oversight in coordination with EASA. The milestone validates pilot‑operated transition capability and keeps the program on track for Valo certification in 2028.
